Joelle Charbonneau

Joelle Charbonneau is an American opera singer and writer, known for her young adult novels. She has performed in opera and musical theater productions across Chicagoland and now teaches private voice lessons. Her work often explores themes of leadership, societal structures, and the consequences of choices, drawing inspiration from her experiences with students navigating high-pressure academic and audition processes. Charbonneau's novels have appeared on the Indie Next List and received nominations from YALSA. She is also passionate about fighting for the freedom to read.